8,050 CHF
Markwick Markham, Perigal, London, No. 23022, made for the Islamic market, circa 1805. Fine 18 ct. gold and enamel,quarter repeating, " Petite sonnerie" clockwatch. Double body, bassine, the bezel, rose-diamond set pendant and bow with champleve enamelled decoration, the back with a fine painted bunch of flowers against a turquoise ground, outer pierced, engraved and champleve enamelled foliage.Gilt brass dust cap. Outer cases lacking. Gold engine-turned, with Turkish numerals, the center engraved with a floral decoration. Gold hands. GiIt brass full plate with cylindrical pillars, fusee with chain, verge escapement, plain steel three arm balance, flat balance spring, gilt brass English cock with diamond end-stone. Quarter repeating and triking on a bell with "strike/silent" optional lever on the bezel. Signed on the dust cap and back plate. In good condition. Diam. 45 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1993-04-25
